IMPORTANT REMINDERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Many Australian children are not travelling in the safest restraint or position of the car, according to new findings from The Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll.
Two thirds of children (63%) aged seven to 10 years travel in an adult seatbelt without a booster seat, even though the majority of these children are below the recommended height to safely use an adult seatbelt.
Adult seatbelts are designed to safely restrain a person of at least 145 cm in height. Booster seats protect those children who are less than 145 cm tall, by lifting them up so that the seatbelt fits better across their shoulder, chest and hips. Extending booster seat use by older children until they reach a height of at least 145 cm may be a way of reducing child death and disability from road traffic crashes.
Almost half of children (47%) aged between seven and 12 years travel in the front seat of the car, doubling their risk of being injured in a crash.
Tips for parents
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF STUDENTS
AVPS requests that parents, guardians, carers or visitors to our school who may be taking photos or videos (eg assembly, special events) please be mindful of their use of media, particularly when this may contain images of other students, either directly or in the background. Please be aware that there are a number of students who do not have permission for their image to be published online. Please also note, permission to publish is for the school only. We therefore request that parents, guardians, carers or visitors taking photos or videos be conscious that they do not have permission to publish images and ask that images of other students are NOT posted online, including social media sites.
ALLERGIES & a reminder about CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS
We have a number of students with allergies at Ascot Vale PS who require specific management. Some of these students also suffer from Anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergic reaction to a range of allergens. These reactions can be life threatening for some students.
We therefore ask that all parents and caregivers DO NOT distribute food at any time without the direct permission of the regular classroom teacher.
Our ‘Celebrating Birthdays at AVPS’ guidelines provide more details about this important school rule and is available online at:
http://avps.vic.edu.au/uploads/9/5/6/5/95656824/celebratingbirthdaysguidelines2017.pdf
STUDENT SAFETY - BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
A reminder that it is the parent’s responsibility to care for students:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/safety/Pages/supervision.aspx#link37
BIKES, SCOOTERS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
Students and parents/ caregivers are reminded that bicycles and scooters are NOT allowed to be ridden on school property between 8.45-3.45pm. Bikes can be ridden after the 3.45pm bell as long as appropriate protection is used and that parents/ carers are supervising. We encourage students to ride to school however health and safety rules must protect pedestrians and our community members inside these times. Students have recently been reminded by their teachers. We ask for your help with this matter.
PARKING –DROP OFF ZONES
Parents/visitors are reminded to please follow the Moonee Valley City Council’s (MVCC) rules and regulations pertaining to parking and the drop off zone near our school. Some parents/visitors have been observed leaving their cars in the drop off zones, which impacts the efficiency of the drop off system and deems drivers at risk of being fined. MVCC parking officers regularly monitor these zones and issue fines for breaches of the rules. To ensure the zones work effectively, drivers should:
Drivers cannot park in the drop off zone during the times identified on the sign as this is only to be used as a pick up or drop off zone during those times.
Vehicles are only allowed to stay in the drop off zone for two minutes. If you overstay this time limit, you may receive a parking infringement.
IN PARTICULAR - PLEASE NOTE – The Bank Street car park and lane way MUST NOT be used as a drop off zone or for completing U turns as this is a DANGEROUS manoeuvre around small children.
We strongly encourage parents and carers to please follow the requests above in order to keep everyone safe, particularly our children.
We encourage parents / carers to park away from school and walk a short distance to avoid traffic congestion.
Please find more ' Safety Around Schools' information from MVCC below:
SAFETY REMINDERS - Bank Street lane way
In the interests of children's safety, community members are reminded to NOT use the carpark / lane driveway on Bank Street as a drop off zone. This is considered a hazardous practice, given that children often walk across this driveway. Please observe our signs in the image below and use the designated drop off zones on Bank and Moonee Streets. Thank you in anticipation of your co-operation in this matter.
Many Australian children are not travelling in the safest restraint or position of the car, according to new findings from The Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll.
Two thirds of children (63%) aged seven to 10 years travel in an adult seatbelt without a booster seat, even though the majority of these children are below the recommended height to safely use an adult seatbelt.
Adult seatbelts are designed to safely restrain a person of at least 145 cm in height. Booster seats protect those children who are less than 145 cm tall, by lifting them up so that the seatbelt fits better across their shoulder, chest and hips. Extending booster seat use by older children until they reach a height of at least 145 cm may be a way of reducing child death and disability from road traffic crashes.
Almost half of children (47%) aged between seven and 12 years travel in the front seat of the car, doubling their risk of being injured in a crash.
Tips for parents
- To keep your young child entertained rearward-facing, utilize toys and mirrors while driving
- Before transitioning your child out a booster seat ensure they are taller than 145 cm and can pass the five-step test (see on the For Parents page). Place a marker on a wall in your home and measure your child
- If your child thinks they are too grown up for a booster seat, talk to them about why it’s important they remain in one until they reach 145 cm tall
- Encourage your child to sit in the back seat of the car until they reach the age of 13 and explain that they are safest in the back
- RCH car seat safety – Height measure
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF STUDENTS
AVPS requests that parents, guardians, carers or visitors to our school who may be taking photos or videos (eg assembly, special events) please be mindful of their use of media, particularly when this may contain images of other students, either directly or in the background. Please be aware that there are a number of students who do not have permission for their image to be published online. Please also note, permission to publish is for the school only. We therefore request that parents, guardians, carers or visitors taking photos or videos be conscious that they do not have permission to publish images and ask that images of other students are NOT posted online, including social media sites.
ALLERGIES & a reminder about CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS
We have a number of students with allergies at Ascot Vale PS who require specific management. Some of these students also suffer from Anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergic reaction to a range of allergens. These reactions can be life threatening for some students.
We therefore ask that all parents and caregivers DO NOT distribute food at any time without the direct permission of the regular classroom teacher.
Our ‘Celebrating Birthdays at AVPS’ guidelines provide more details about this important school rule and is available online at:
http://avps.vic.edu.au/uploads/9/5/6/5/95656824/celebratingbirthdaysguidelines2017.pdf
STUDENT SAFETY - BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
A reminder that it is the parent’s responsibility to care for students:
- travelling to and from school and
- outside the times of supervision before and after school
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/safety/Pages/supervision.aspx#link37
BIKES, SCOOTERS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
Students and parents/ caregivers are reminded that bicycles and scooters are NOT allowed to be ridden on school property between 8.45-3.45pm. Bikes can be ridden after the 3.45pm bell as long as appropriate protection is used and that parents/ carers are supervising. We encourage students to ride to school however health and safety rules must protect pedestrians and our community members inside these times. Students have recently been reminded by their teachers. We ask for your help with this matter.
PARKING –DROP OFF ZONES
Parents/visitors are reminded to please follow the Moonee Valley City Council’s (MVCC) rules and regulations pertaining to parking and the drop off zone near our school. Some parents/visitors have been observed leaving their cars in the drop off zones, which impacts the efficiency of the drop off system and deems drivers at risk of being fined. MVCC parking officers regularly monitor these zones and issue fines for breaches of the rules. To ensure the zones work effectively, drivers should:
- ask your child to head straight to the pick up zone once the bell rings –they will then be ready and waiting once you arrive
- plan to arrive after the bell rings, not before, as you cannot wait in the zone
- remain in your vehicle at all times
- move forward to join the queue so that other cars can move into the zone
- use the handbrake when the vehicle is stationary
- not double park
- not park across a pedestrian crossing or driveway
- not undertake a U-turn in close proximity to the school
- not use the staff car park as a drop off zone
Drivers cannot park in the drop off zone during the times identified on the sign as this is only to be used as a pick up or drop off zone during those times.
Vehicles are only allowed to stay in the drop off zone for two minutes. If you overstay this time limit, you may receive a parking infringement.
IN PARTICULAR - PLEASE NOTE – The Bank Street car park and lane way MUST NOT be used as a drop off zone or for completing U turns as this is a DANGEROUS manoeuvre around small children.
We strongly encourage parents and carers to please follow the requests above in order to keep everyone safe, particularly our children.
We encourage parents / carers to park away from school and walk a short distance to avoid traffic congestion.
Please find more ' Safety Around Schools' information from MVCC below:
SAFETY REMINDERS - Bank Street lane way
In the interests of children's safety, community members are reminded to NOT use the carpark / lane driveway on Bank Street as a drop off zone. This is considered a hazardous practice, given that children often walk across this driveway. Please observe our signs in the image below and use the designated drop off zones on Bank and Moonee Streets. Thank you in anticipation of your co-operation in this matter.
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UNIFORMS
PSW UNIFORM SHOP
Our school uniform is supplied by PSW Quality Apparel. This is available for new purchases in the following ways:
SECOND HAND UNIFORM STORE
Location: Learning Studio - upstairs
Prices: All items are $2.00 each
Times: - most afternoons by prior arrangement. Please text Nicole on: 0417 522 761
All Donations welcome. Please deliver to school office.
Thank you to Nicole Harvey (mother of Olivia & Elizabeth) who is the volunteer co-ordinator of our second hand uniform store.
PSW UNIFORM SHOP
Our school uniform is supplied by PSW Quality Apparel. This is available for new purchases in the following ways:
- Online. To order online, use the PSW website, www.psw.com.au and follow the prompts.
- Our AVPS Uniform Shop, which opens in the hall/canteen area at the following times:
- First Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm.
- Third Tuesday of the Month at 8.30-9.30am
(See Key Dates section above and the Compass community calendar)
SECOND HAND UNIFORM STORE
Location: Learning Studio - upstairs
Prices: All items are $2.00 each
Times: - most afternoons by prior arrangement. Please text Nicole on: 0417 522 761
All Donations welcome. Please deliver to school office.
Thank you to Nicole Harvey (mother of Olivia & Elizabeth) who is the volunteer co-ordinator of our second hand uniform store.
